Categories in Allston
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Allston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 199 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 167 | 29 years |
| Lawyers legal | 139 | 29 years |
| Locksmiths | 125 | 24 years |
| Health and medical | 117 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 76 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 73 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 66 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 56 | 39 years |
| Hairdressers | 43 | 26 years |
| Dentists | 39 | 21 years |
| Construction of buildings | 39 | 23 years |
| Finance other | 39 | 52 years |
| Financial services | 38 | — |
| Legal and financial | 36 | — |
| Shopping other | 35 | 33 years |
Allston Facts
| Area | 1.5 mi² |
| Population | 29,411 |
| Male Population | 14,982 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 14,429 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +49.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Median Age | 24.4 years (Male: 24.8, Female: 23.9) |
| Area Codes | 617 |
| Neighborhoods | Allston, Brighton, Allston/Brighton, North Allston, Lower Allston |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.35843, -71.12589 |
| Zip Codes | 02134, 02163 |
Map of Allston
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Allston Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,719 | 24,691 | 26,718 | 28,080 | 29,411 |
| Population Density | 12,970.7 / mi² | 16,241.1 / mi² | 17,574.4 / mi² | 18,470.3 / mi² | 19,345.8 / mi² |
Allston Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allston | +42.4% | +13.7% | +5.1% |
| Massachusetts | +20% | +9.8% | +3.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Allston Median Age
Median Age: 24.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allston | 24.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 24.8 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Allston Population Density
Population Density: 19,346 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allston | 29,411 | 1.52 sq mi | 19,346 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Allston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Allston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Allston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allston | 395,507 tn | 13.45 tn | 260,154.5 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 395,507 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 260,154.5 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 93.4 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 71.4 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 54.6 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 54.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 74.9 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 90 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 94.8 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 84.8 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 34.4 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 55.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Allston
Allston is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located in the western part of the city. It was named after the American painter and poet Washington Allston. It comprises the land covered by the zip code 02134. For the most part, Allston is admin..
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